I originally designed the hat for my sons as both were begging for
"turtle masks." The my youngest son pestered me for matching gloves too. The pattern
includes sizes Child to Adults...so basically everyone in the whole
family can look like an adolescent cartoon/movie fanatic!

I originally designed this hat for my sons as both were begging for "turtle masks." Then, my oldest son said "Why can't you just make it hat that looks like a mask?" Bingo! Inspiration struck. The pattern includes sizes 12 months to Adults...so basically everyone in the whole family can look like an adolescent cartoon/movie fanatic!

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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

(This pattern originally appeared online at Craftown.com. Copyrights have now reverted to me, the designer.)

If your toesies are cold, crochet a festive pair of candy corn slippers to keep your feet cozy! My candy corn slipper pattern is simple to crochet and I know you will love the warm results as much as I do. Crochet a pair to wear or share, just in time for Halloween and the harvest season. This pattern will fit size 8 – 9 shoe.

Note: For a larger sized slipper, continue repeating Row 9 to desired
length (shoe size); and increase scs in brown around top of slipper
evenly. For a smaller slipper, decrease number of rows after Row 9, and
decrease number of scs in brown color around top of slipper evenly.

Sewing Heel
Turn slipper inside out, so that when you sew up heel the seam is hidden (tucked in) when finished.
Fold Slipper in half so that heel lines up with 9 sts on each side facing each other.
With yarn needle, use tail to sew up heel seam. (See image.) Finish, weave ends.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

(This pattern originally appeared online at Craftown.com. Copyrights have now reverted to me, the designer.)
Create an adorable candy corn shaped hat for your little one to wear on Halloween, or even for a fun photo shoot prop. This free crochet pattern is adorable for fall, and works up in 1 – 2 hours, depending on your speed. I created a matching pair for my girlfriend’s twin girls and the hats received a sweet response. Trick or treating with your baby, sporting this quirky hat will make for a memorable Halloween. The pattern is laid out for size 3 – 6 months. See my notes at the bottom for making a smaller or larger version.

Instructions:
Yellow
Ch 60. Careful not to twist ch, join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1. Sc in each ch around. At end of rnd DO NOT join. Work in continuous rnds. (Do not join at end of rounds throughout pattern.
Rnd 2 – 8: Sc in each st around. (Piece should measure about 2” wide.)

Optional Edge:
Find starting place on edge of hat. Sl st to join at first ch sp. Sk 1 sp, 5 dc in next sp, sk 1 sp, *sl st to next sp, sk 1 sp, 5 dc in next sp, sk 1 sp, sl st to next sp; repeat from * around 11 times (for a total of 12 shells). Finish, weave ends.

Notes:To make a smaller hat (0 – 3 months), decrease starting chain to 50 and follow the decreasing pattern beginning with Rnd 9. Your rounds will decrease in scs according to how many times you repeat the decrease. To make a larger hat (6 – 12 months), increase starting chain to 70 and follow the decreasing pattern beginning with Rnd 9. Your rounds will decrease in scs according to how many times you repeat the decrease.For example, in Rnd 9 the decrease pattern repeats 6 times. (60 – 6 = 54 scs) In Rnd 10, it also repeats 6 times, so you should have 6 fewer scs. (54 – 6 = 48 scs)

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

(This pattern originally appeared online at Craftown.com. Copyrights have now reverted to me, the designer.)
Add candy corn fun to your fall festivities with my free crochet pattern for a Kids Candy Corn Beanie! Crochet this quirky cute hat for your kiddo to wear or share with a friend. This beanie pattern is easy and ideal for beginners. It works up in an evening and the result is darling and fun. Use my notes section to create a smaller or larger version for babies or adults too. This beanie fits a child ages 4 - 10 years, approximately.

Notes:For a longer length or to add a little slouch, continue repeating Rnd 10 to desired length.To make a smaller hat, stop increasing pattern at Rnd 6 or 7 and skip to Rnd 10, continuing with the number of stitches you created in previous round.To make a larger hat, continue increasing pattern after Rnd 8 a few more rounds until desired diameter is achieved. Then continue from Rnd 10 (with the same number of stitches as last increase round) until desired length is achieved.